FOCUS: 2016 Prague Pride Parade

The annual Prague Pride Festival is a major solidarity event for both the Czech and international LGBT communities. Held this year from August 8 through August 14, the festival is divided into over 100 events, the parade on the final day being the most well attended, and covered by international media. The festival is supported by Prague mayor, Adriana Krnáčová, and aims to develop broader support for Lesbian and Gay adoption and marriage rights.

Drag Queens show off their personalities.Completely blocking the road on the way to Letna Park, where the march ended.Swedish Solidarity.No holding back one’s personality here.Some took radical approaches. Anarchists keep a close relationship with the LGBT solidarity movements.Bubbles, confetti, and smiles made the party.Some protesters paraded in solidarity for LGBT rights internationally.